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SAMUEL FRANCIS SMITH Autograph Manuscript Signed

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Signed Samuel Francis Smith Poem

SAMUEL FRANCIS SMITH, American Clergyman and Poet; Author of "America."
Autographed Manuscript Poem Signed, "S.F. Smith," in brown ink on a small card, no date, no location, by sight 1.75" x 3", matted and framed to an overall dimension of 6.5" x 7.75", Choice Near Mint. A few lines from his hymn "America" (1832), otherwise known as "My Country 'Tis of Thee," in full: "My native country,--thee, Land of the noble, free, Thy name I love." Not examined out of frame, writing is crisp and expressive, but slightly faded.

Smith (1808-1895) taught at Colby College and wrote numerous hymns and books in his life; none came close to achieving the fame of "America." In his 80s, Smith remarked, "If I had anticipated the future of it ["America"], doubtless I would have taken more pains with it."

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